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Front Tires
digster:
Just put a new set of Hoosier 22 X 2.5 X 17 on my FED. I resisted the urge to buy some really cheep fronts only after an old race buddy told me the "story" of one flying off and hitting him on the helmet @ 200 MPH :o
GlennLever:
Thanks for all the replies and good suggestions.
There is no speed limitations on the sides of my front tires.
When I get home it is time for new fronts anyway, and I will get the rule book out and highlight.
Will post tires I purchase
JrFuel Hayden:
Digster, the only tire I have seen peal off of a wheel was a A/FD that the owner installed the tire, but only used electrical tape on the inside of the rim to protect the spokes/nipples from punching a hole in the inner tube, which of course is what happened. Anytime any tire goes flat you can have a problem. I use rubber rim strips or 2 turns of narrow duct tape especially when installing front runner type tires, because the front runners are very difficult to bead all the way up to the rim, and the rubber rim strip can get in the way.
Most if not all race track race tire companies will not install front runners on wire spoke wheels because they are difficult to bead up, but mostly because the only tire mounting equipment they have is for rear slicks. But a good motorcycle shop can mount and balance wire spoke wheels, just point out the spoke protector issue.
Even the picture of Cha-Cha's tire coming off was the result of a loss air pressure. One tip to point out, is make sure everyone uses a good valve stem cap, because at speed the valve can be pushed in and let the air out. I've seen that happen a few times too.
The reason a number of my customer like the rib tires, is the nostalgia look, less rotating friction [ less rubber on the track], lighter weight, and of course $130 less per tire. Of course I sell and install 17" Goodyear and Hoosier front runners, besides Kenda rib tires, and I sell some German made 18" tires too.
I hope this info clears-up some front tire questions.
Jon Hansen
dreracecar:
Never seen a MPH limit on cycle tires (doesnt mean there isnt) but more towards space saver spares and moble home trailer tires because they are cheap.
ss4:
S&W Racecars is where I have gotten mine. Ribbed tire. Brand are Kenda. They have tubes as well.
DRAGSTER FRONT TIRE
90-131
2.50 x 17 dragster treaded front tire
Reg. Price:
$32.00
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